Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
World's largest plastic surgery department — specialist in dental, reconstructive, and orthopaedic care
Founded
1920
Beds
2,150
Location
Shanghai
About 9th People's
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, has been a specialist surgical centre since 1920. It houses the world's largest plastic and reconstructive surgery department — performing over 50,000 cases annually — alongside China's top-ranked stomatology (dental) department and a nationally recognised orthopaedics programme. In 2024, a new dedicated International Medical Services centre opened in Pudong, serving patients in multiple languages including English, Japanese, French, and Spanish.
Why International Patients Choose 9th People's
- ✓World's largest plastic and reconstructive surgery programme — 50,000+ cases annually across cosmetic, trauma, and congenital reconstruction
- ✓China's top-ranked stomatology department for dental implants, complex oral surgery, and jaw reconstruction
- ✓JCI accredited — internationally recognised quality standard accepted by most European insurers
- ✓New International Medical Services centre (2024) in Pudong with 170+ specialists and direct billing for 60+ global insurers
- ✓Multilingual services: English, Japanese, French, and Spanish — one of the most internationally accessible hospitals in China
Specialties
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Accreditations & Standards
Grade 3A is China's highest hospital classification, awarded to institutions meeting the most rigorous standards in clinical quality, staffing, infrastructure, and patient safety. JCI accreditation adds an internationally recognised layer of certification accepted by most European insurers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do European patients come to Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital for dental implants?
Dental implant costs in the UK and Northern Europe range from £2,000–£4,000 per implant. At Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, comparable procedures using premium implant systems (Straumann, Nobel Biocare) typically cost 50–65% less. The hospital's stomatology department is China's largest and most experienced, performing thousands of implant cases annually.
What reconstructive surgery procedures does the hospital specialise in?
The plastic and reconstructive surgery department handles post-cancer reconstruction (breast, head and neck), scar revision, burn reconstruction, cleft lip and palate repair, and microsurgical free-flap reconstruction. It also has a large cosmetic surgery division for patients combining treatment with elective procedures.
How does the new International Medical Services centre work?
The IMS centre opened in Pudong in 2024 and provides one-stop international patient services: pre-consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up through a team of 170+ multilingual specialists. It has direct billing arrangements with 60+ global insurers and provides full English-language documentation.
Can I have orthopaedic surgery and dental treatment in the same visit?
Yes. The hospital's multi-specialty structure means it is possible to combine procedures from different departments during the same trip to Shanghai. Our coordinators can sequence appointments and arrange the appropriate pre-operative assessments for each procedure.
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